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Newspaper

Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1903

Page

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Coronation of Pope Pius II At St Peter's Basilica

Rome Aug 10 Pope Pius II was crowned in St. Peter's Basilica before about 70 000 spectators. Card Dignitaries and diplomats attended as Cardinal Macebi placed the triple crown. The ceremony lasted five hours with grand pageantry and chants.

Rome Pius II St. Peter's Macebi Pen- Ulf Vatican Sedis Gestatoria Pope Pie Macchi Pisces Pontis Mead Cardinal Macchi Jesus Christ

Typographical Union meets in Washington with leaders present

Washington Aug 10 Secretary Cortelyou Public Printer Palmer Willis Moore and other prominent men attended the opening session of the International Typographical Union where pledges were taken. President Lynch delivered his annual report urging a tolerant stance toward employers and noting financial growth. The session adjourned after a ceremonial benediction. Roosevelt also issued a letter to Governor Durbin on mob law urging swift justice and restraint to prevent lynching and protect due process amid race violence.

Washington Cortelyeu Palmer Willis Moore Weather Bureau Lynch Addrens Uie Janis M. Lynch Truiles Wiloniet Trean Uirer Directi Bie Soal Moby Cis Xeon

Cantrell Confesses to Murders in Indianapolis

Rufus Cantrell known as King of the Colored Ghouls, in Indiana reformatory, swears to have helped rob graves and to have participated in several murders in Indianapolis. He names Pullman Watterson and Walter Johnson killings, plus a Pennsylvanian Claude victim with gold watch and bank checks, and details Carrie Selvage’s abduction and murder.

Indianapolis Rufus Cantrell Indiana Walter Johnson Newark Cantrell Pensylvania Claude Englewood Bank Chicago Carrie Selvage

Postoffice Robbery Ring Exposed in Bucamore

Five youths aged eight to fourteen in Bucamore Illinois admitted systematic thefts at the post office. They watched workers open combination lock boxes and deciphered codes before looting letters and money orders. An older unused wagon held fourteen letters to County Superintendent Gross, some with bad money inside.

Bucamore T. J. Brunen Gross

Des Moines Woman Sues Northwestern Life Over Gold Bond

Rena B. Cathcart of Des Moines files suit in Polk County District Court against Northwestern Life and Savings Co claiming money paid for an investment certificate was obtained via false representations. The petition accuses mismanagement and alleges the agent promised 60 dollars would yield 1200 dollars over ten years, a claim not reflected in the written contract.

Des Moines Polk County Rena B. Cathcart Dy Moines Northwestern Life and Savings Company Abe BOF

Canadian Yacht Stratcona Wins Canada Cup Race Again

Toronto August 10 Stratcona (Canadian) again defeated Irondequoit (American) in the second pace for the Canada’s Cup today winning by 25 minutes.

Toronto Strat Cona Irondequoit Secon

Death in cyclone wrecks Pittsburg mining camps

A tornado swept through the northern and eastern mining districts near Pittsburg, destroying hundreds of buildings from Devlin Miller to the Me plant. Dozens were killed or injured including Mrs. Antone Sarto and Mrs. William Holliday, with many seriously hurt. A contemporaneous dispatch reports insurgent activity in Macedonia and unrest in Monastir region, plus a Danville lynching inquiry.

Pluiburs Pittsburg Devlin Miller Soft Frontenae Enie Nelson Antone Sarto Camp 17 William Holliday Morgan Julia de Bray William Shept Thornburg Aliaed George Wheaton Tink Dokuann Colorer Nelaun Ualian Mince Lewtia Mifer Mame Wukoows Qung Lyvken

Double Tragedy Involving Prominent Locals

A chaotic report details a fatal act attributed to temporary insanity affecting a Kent Stowe AP BD and associates. The document mentions a transportation camp and a wife injured or involved, with authorities citing insanity as the cause while noting the family faced a violent event leading to a fatal outcome.

Linitaln Kent Stowe Puiten & “Kranportation Campans Anil

Grandstand Collapse at Philadelphia Ball Game

A stadium disaster in Philadelphia results in eight deaths and around two hundred injuries as a wooden viewing walkway collapsed during a National League game. Spectators were hurled to the sidewalk twenty feet below, creating a gruesome scene and prompting an inquest.

Philadelpia Aus Inge Lospburg Fhe Hospital Aileen Rodgers Willan J. Rabam Mate B. Reed George Conningham Iigaty Nicholas Moses Edward Willismon Serrentils

Montgomery Woman Aims at Self in Chicago Tragedy

Mrs Henry Glover formerly Elizabeth Gordon now Mary Lytle left Montgomery for Chicago two weeks ago after a succession of name changes. She is described as the daughter of Keaule Lytle of Murphreesboro and a granddaughter of Gen William Lytle. The piece notes she attempted death by her own action in Chicago, and connects her to prominent relatives including Mrs Carter Harrison of Murphreesboro and the late Benjamin Harrison.

Montgomery Agn Henry Glover Chicago Marie Gordon Mary Lytle Keaule Lytle Mur Phreesboro Tenny William Lytle Carter B. Harrison Murphreesboro Henjamin Harrison

Pittsburg Lockout Ends in Peace Terms for Buildin g Trades

Pittsburg null Aug 10 Committees of the Mullecrs change League and the Building Trades Council agreed to peace terms ending the strike and lockout in Allegheny county. The agreement covers all workers who joined the sympathy strike against A and B Wilson Co for not signing a wage scale for hoisting engineers. The league will address hoisting engineers wages and arbitrate disputes. Terms mirror the league’s original boycott settlement. Netteville Wis Scheita farmer who killed his daughter fainted in my cell from loss of blood and exposure and struck his head on the stone floor. Death followed soon atten

Pittsburg Mullecrs' Change League Building Trades Council Building Trades Allegheny County Afl A. & 8. Wilson Company Huliders’ League Netteville Wis Sehuita Patrick Leyden Atten

Tomatoes Thrown At French Premier in Marseille

Aug 10 reports describe Premier Combes returning from a banquet when tomatoes were hurled. A coachman was struck in the eye as assailants fled from police pursuit. In the ensuing struggle, police fired, wounding three. several suspects were arrested or escaped, with one handing a revolver to a companion.

Marseilles Combes Friendly Society of Teachers Pelletan Marie Henri Kirison Megan Tulailes Teuchil Tieing Areing Picola Han

More Evidence Against Taylor in Goebel Murder Trial

In Georgetown Kentucky on August 10 Frank Ceeti, a prosecution witness, testified that a $2,500 offer for Goebel’s assassination was made by former Governor Taylor. He claimed the men were desperadoes who sang of going to Frankfort to kill Goebel, and linked Catech powers to the indictment as an accessory in the crime.

Orgetown William Goebel Taylor Frank Ceeti Catech Powers Goebel Frankfort Hhe

Nature of Evidence in Hombert Trial Reveals Family Turmoil

The trial titled Hombert examines family dynamics as key witnesses, with Frederic Lambert detailing events around a crime scene and related incidents. Testimony covers personal conduct, insurance ventures, and alleged property concerns, shaping the case's factual landscape.

Servia Ostracized by Two Powers

Fragmented OCR note reports Servia isolated by Russia and Austria Hungary as a broader European tension unfolds. The text mentions Queen Liege and a meeting at an unspecified time, with references to Serbia and allied motions amid shifting alliances.

Turkiye Forces Clash With Insurgent Band Reported Skirmish

Fragmented text describes Turkish troops engaging an insurgent band along a border area near Surewited and Avitlage Rushir with limited detail. Mentions frontiers, localized clashes, and patrol actions near Mareasbannan and Sabon with uncertain locations and witnesses.

Sufumioe Surewited Avitlage Rushir Ehweenbeati Nioticey Alist Eit Mareasbannan Venta. Mig Sabon Meare Zibeni

Last Week's Market Conditions Show Little Evidence

Fragmented and garbled text references market activity and weather conditions. Mentions bears, trading, and water socks amid unclear events. No clear people, places, or organizations are identifiable from the readable fragments.

Czar Denounces Demand for Exemplary Punishment

In St. Veterstore on August 1 the czar urged exemplary punishment for the murderer of a young woman killed last week in Memastie. Turkish investigators report the suspect was arrested, but officials face delays in securing full cooperation and delivering justice.

St. Veterstore Erie

Explosion at Dickersy coal mine destroys plant

An August 10 explosion of oil at the Dickersy coal mine caused a blaze that wrecked the mine’s plant. About 150 workers were underground but all escaped safely as the fire spread to the mine. No injuries were reported from the incident.

Ind Dickersy Thy Thera

Phoebe Moulton Celebrates 108th Birthday in Latrosse

Aug 10 Latrosse. Mrs. Phoebe Moulton mother of Captain L I Moulton, president of LaCrowce Telephone Co, has just celebrated her 108th birthday. Born in South Berwick, Maine, she has spent fifty years married in the west and enjoys excellent health.

Latrosse Wik Phoebe Moulton L, IL Moulton LaCrowce Telephone Company South Berwick Heaith

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